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2005 Toyota Prius
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the vehicle is getting corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (Axle bush mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Body under cover & engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks(Attention please engine oil level very low ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Both side shock absorbers casing (corroded & rusty)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side axle mounting bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size 195.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body under cover & engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks(Attention please engine oil level very low ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Both side shock absorbers casing (corroded & rusty)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side axle mounting bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under body covers fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under body covers fitted
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
both rear inner sills corroded
front suspension corroded
rear chassis corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (2.4.A.3)
front headlights deteriorated
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (2.4.A.3)
front headlights deteriorated
Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated
Front Headlamp lenses deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front seat belt stalk insecure
rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front seat belt stalk insecure
rear discs corroded
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear number plate delaminating
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear number plate delaminating
N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
Rear number plate delaminating
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DV05 AYF is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2005 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 97,257 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV05 AYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DV05 AYF is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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